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Tiffany and LOVB champion Khat Bell are joined by LOVB broadcaster and current Notre Dame head coach Salima Rockwell to break down how LOVB Austin beat LOVB Omaha to claim the league’s inaugural title. They discuss Austin’s focus heading into the match, LOVB Finals MVP Madisen Skinner’s progression through the year, and a few other key factors that lead to the monumental win. The two also give shoutouts to unsung heroes from the match and overall thoughts on the first League One Volleyball season. Follow Salima on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany and Khat recap the final week of the regular season and preview this weekend’s LOVB Finals, the tournament that will decide League One Volleyball’s inaugural champion. Afterward, Tiffany chats with LOVB Madison outside hitter Claire Chaussee, and the two talk about Madison’s rebound in the second half of the season, finishing the LOVB season back in Louisville, Claire's love of photography and more. Follow Claire on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany and Khat recap week 12 of the inaugural League One Volleyball season, including some of the incredible individual performances and milestones LOVB athletes reached. Khat also shares her thoughts on staying energized through a late five-setter and the loud LOVB Austin crowd. Finally, the two make their picks for match of the week in week 13. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany and Khat recap week 11 of the inaugural League One Volleyball season where LOVB Madison, LOVB Austin, LOVB Atlanta and LOVB Houston each picked up big wins. Khat shares what it was like to come in off the bench for Austin against LOVB Omaha and energize her team to victory, and the two make their picks for match of the week in week 12. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskyCohost: Khat BellSenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a brief recap of week 10, LOVB Salt Lake youngsters Sophie Fischer and Skylar Fields join the show. They talk about their experiences so far with LOVB, including the teammates who’ve been most helpful with the transition to professional volleyball for Sophie and to opposite hitter for Skylar. They also discuss what it’s like playing for Tama Miyashiro and Bruno Chateau, LOVB Salt Lake’s coaches, and interacting with the team’s fans. The two roommates also open up about their off-the-court lives, including why they’re no longer allowed to go shopping together and who on the team is the best cook. Follow Skylar on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Sophie on Instagram. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khat and Tiffany open the show by recapping week nine, and Khat shares what it’s like to face friends and former teammates in a match. Afterward, Tiffany chats with LOVB Madison opposite hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara on a range of topics, including: Madison’s hot streak and the steak dinner that fueled it, Temi’s Nigerian heritage, A lovb of bad movies, Studying biomedical engineering in college, Playing professionally where she ended her collegiate career, Shaping the future of volleyball, and more! Follow Temi on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany and Khat recap an eventful week eight of League One Volleyball action, including two big wins for LOVB Madison and LOVB Salt Lake spoiling LOVB Houston’s homecoming. Khat also talks through what she is looking for when she’s reading an opposing setter and gives insight to what it’s like playing in long rallies. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After recapping week seven of the League One Volleyball season – including plenty of focus on Khat’s 11-kill performance Thursday night against LOVB Salt Lake – both Khat and Tiffany talk with LOVB broadcaster Anne Marie Anderson. The trio talk about the LOVB season so far, the moment women’s sports is currently having, and being a woman in sports broadcasting in addition to lessons from her recent book, Cultivating Audacity: Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win. Follow Anne Marie Anderson on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With LOVB Houston’s win at the LOVB Classic fresh in mind, Tiffany recaps the on-court action while Khat chats with a few of her fellow athletes about the environment in Kansas City. Later, Tiffany catches up with LOVB Omaha outside hitters Jaali Winters and Madi Kubik-Banks. The two share about the tight-knit team culture in Omaha, their shared experiences of junior volleyball in Iowa, advice to junior athletes and more. Follow Jaali on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Madi on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khat and Tiffany recap last week’s matches and preview this weekend’s LOVB Classic, an in-season tournament where all six teams will compete alongside Triple Crown NIT, the premier junior tournament in the nation. Tiffany also sat down with LOVB Houston’s Amber Igiede and Jess Mruzik. Both new to professional volleyball – Jess is a rookie and Amber is in her second pro year – the two discuss their transition out of college volleyball, the close relationships on LOVB Houston, how they’ve experienced the season so far, and more. Follow Amber on Instagram.Follow Jess on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany and Khat begin the latest episode of Serving Pancakes by recapping week four and LOVB Atlanta taking the top spot of the league standings. They also welcome LOVB Atlanta outside hitter and founding athlete Kelsey Cook to the podcast. The trio chats about Kelsey being a leader on the team and in the league as a whole, her life abroad, the four-match win streak that Atlanta is currently on, and Kelsey’s love of traveling and documenting her travels. Follow Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskyCo-host: Khat BellSenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another exciting week of League One Volleyball action has come and gone. Host Tiffany Oshinsky and Co-host/LOVB Austin opposite Khat Bell break down all four matches of week three with the lovb and insight you’d expect from the duo. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode recorded at League One Volleyball’s First Serve celebration in Atlanta, women’s sports advocates Ari Chambers and Jenny Nguyen join Serving Pancakes senior producer Anya Alvarez to discuss the moment that women’s sports is having right now. Both Ari and Jenny have created spaces dedicated to platforming and growing women’s sports – Ari in the digital sphere as a host and analyst on ESPN and founder of HighlightHER, and Jenny physically as the cofounder and CEO of The Sports Bra, the country’s first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. They’re contributing to the rising tide of women’s sports right now that includes new leagues, new investments and more women’s sports content hitting the mainstream than ever before. Women’s sports are becoming normalized. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The League One Volleyball season has started! LOVB Austin opposite Khat Bell joins Tiffany as co-host, and the two break down what’s happened so far in the season with insights only an athlete who played in those matches can provide. The pair also chat with Khat’s teammate and LOVB Austin Founding Athlete Chiaka Ogbogu and LOVB Madison rookie Sarah Franklin, who joined the league as part of the LOVB 6 in December. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Chiaka on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Sarah on Instagram and TikTok. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madi Bugg and Molly McCage have been friends for over half their lives thanks to volleyball. Hailing from different parts of the country – Madi from North Carolina, Molly from Texas – they met through the U.S. Youth National Team. While at tryouts, training camps and competitions, they were drawn in by each other’s nerdiness plus love of reading and giggling. Now in their 30s, they’ve maintained their friendship through different colleges, professional leagues and even continents. While not teammates in League One Volleyball, both Madi and Molly are excited to see each other from across the net while helping build a new league at home in the U.S. They recently caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky to discuss their careers and friendship in and out of volleyball. Other topics include: Half a lifetime of volleyball friendship Difference between LOVB and other pro leagues Excitement for First Serve A sport of community and family The importance of well-roundedness Getting into higher level volleyball Going Pro Coming to LOVB Follow Molly on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Madi on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You cannot find someone more determined on the volleyball court than Khat Bell. The opposite hitter from Mesquite, Texas, has nothing but out-battled friends and opponents alike ever since finding volleyball in the seventh grade. In school, she beat out her friend for the final spot on the A team. At Texas, she gritted through a bulging disk to deliver an NCAA title. In South Korea, she finally beat down a seemingly undefeatable foe to become the first foreign player to be named Finals MVP. With the end of her career on the horizon, Khat has come home with LOVB Austin, determined to showcase the sport of volleyball. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky examine that determination in depth in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Other topics include: Difference between playing overseas and in LOVB All the Longhorns on LOVB Austin Khat’s seventh-grade obsession with volleyball After initial reluctance, Texas is the choice Winning it all after a major injury Doing it all for mom Starting a pro career in South Korea Coming back for LOVB and more! Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After missing her grandfather’s funeral while playing overseas, Mariena Hayden was ready to come home. The outside hitter from Belle Plaine, Minnesota, had settled in with Greece’s ASP Thetis, but she couldn’t miss any more big moments. Luckily, League One Volleyball called with a roster spot four hours away from home with LOVB Madison. She jumped at the chance. Since, Mariena’s enjoyed life as a pro in the United States and getting to know her new city and teammates. Most importantly, she’s been home, celebrating Thanksgiving with family for the first time since high school. She recently caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include: Home for the Holidays Mariena and the Amazonians Training Camp at LOVB Madison Mariena’s start in volleyball Winning a state title with a torn ACL A collegiate career of shrinking shoes Getting convinced to go pro Coming home for LOVB and family Mariena’s top reads and more! Follow Mariena on Tiktok, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  So far on Serving Pancakes, we've highlighted American players coming home to play professional volleyball for the first time. Alternatively, there are 27 international athletes coming to the U.S. for professional volleyball, including German opposite Kimberly Drewniok. Kimberly has played professionally in Germany, Italy, France, Türkiye and Serbia. She's won four domestic titles in her career, including the 2019 German Cup. A long-time member of the German National Team, she's actually played in the state of Nebraska before – when the U.S. hosted a 2019 VNL pool in Lincoln – and is excited to launch League One Volleyball and be part of the community with LOVB Omaha. Kimberly discusses the decision to come to the U.S., her mom's immense support and more with host Tiffany Oshinsky. Topics also include: Costco, drive-thrus and other American experiences Playing with Nebraska royalty Coach Suzie - Kimberly's first female coach Kimberly growing up Germany's volleyball pipeline Kimberly's biggest supporter: Mom Deciding to come to LOVB Outreach to the next generation Kimberly off the court Writing history with LOVB Follow Kimberly on Tiktok,  Instagram and Facebook. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh out of college, Anita Anwusi is making her pro debut this season in her hometown with LOVB Houston Volleyball. A first-generation college graduate, the middle blocker hails from a Nigerian family that was originally skeptical of her athletic career. After Anita's initial success in high school and reassurance from LSU coaches, Anita's parents trusted Anita to venture down the elite volleyball pathway. While Anita has planned for her future after volleyball – pediatric physical therapy – she's very much focused on absorbing all the knowledge she can from her experienced LOVB Houston teammates. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky recently chatted about Anita's late start in competitive volleyball, love of food and more in this week's episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include:  Adjustment to the LOVB Pro life  Anita setting out on her own path Going to LSU Overcoming a fear of mistakes Looking ahead to a career in physical therapy … But first, LOVB Anita off the court Hopes for season one And more Follow Anita on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The preseason is here! League One Volleyball athletes are now arriving in their new homes, and one of those athletes is opposite hitter Audriana Fitzmorris. The Overland Park, Kansas, native has played professionally overseas for three seasons. Before her pro career, Audriana attended Stanford University and led the Cardinal to three NCAA titles in four years. In addition to massive success on the court at Stanford, she fell in love with anatomy and how the human body moves. She recently took the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) and plans to become a doctor after her playing career. While she is excited to help care for patients in the future, Audriana's even more excited to help launch a new pro volleyball league here at home, and that's on display in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include:  The long offseason Playing with Jordan Larson and more LOVB Omaha hype How she keeps improving after a 17-year playing career The difference between playing in LOVB and overseas Starting in volleyball Future Dr. Fitz Moving to opposite from the middle Putting off a traditional career for volleyball Playing in front of family Audriana off the court Showcasing the inaugural season of LOVB Follow Audriana on Instagram. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No. 3 Penn State picked up a big top-25 win at No. 16 USC over the weekend, and we thought it was the perfect excuse to chat with Penn State alum and LOVB Salt Lake middle Haleigh Washington. A two-time Olympic medalist with Team USA, Haleigh had barely considered playing professionally until legendary coach Russ Rose pulled her aside and encouraged her to put her all into a pro career. After two Olympic appearances and seven years in Italy, Haleigh is coming home and looking forward to changing how volleyball is watched in the U.S. She discusses what it's like to play for not one but two legends and her deep love of books and reading, among many other topics, in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Follow Haleigh on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many of League One Volleyball's coaches and athletes are familiar with one another already, LOVB Salt Lake takes that to another level. Head coach Tama Miyashiro as coached at least eight LOVB Salt Lake athletes through her other role as U.S. National Team assistant, including middle blocker Serena Gray. Sererena and Tama both caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky to chat about how that established relationship could impact the season, how each is preparing for the inaugural campaign and more. From grass volleyball to role models, you'll be much better prepared for the upcoming LOVB Salt Lake season after this conversation. Topics include:  Top-seeded Pitt vs. Stanford October 20 Serena's cats Preparing for the season Cultural Differences in Volleyball Built-in familiarity within LOVB Salt Lake How each was introduced to volleyball Tips for to choosing a college program Welcoming everyone to volleyball Off-court activities Showcasing LOVB Follow Serena on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Tama on Instagram.Follow LOVB Salt Lake on  Instagram and Facebook.  Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly 30 years of coaching collegiate volleyball, LOVB Omaha Volleyball head coach Suzie Fritz is taking on a new challenge: leading a professional team during its inaugural season. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky chat about Suzie's excitement for her new role and LOVB Omaha in general, success as a college coach, and the challenges of being a mother working in athletics in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Also, Tiffany welcomes back broadcaster Emily Ehman to discuss the five-set thriller between Nebraska and Purdue on October 11.  Topics include: Nebraska and Purdue go five Parity in college volleyball Defensive genius Challenges of a first-year team Preparing for preseason  Excitement for the Omaha fandom Focusing on the LOVB Omaha plane Lessons from a 30-year career Starting as a player-coach Motherhood and working in athletics Showcasing LOVB and more! Follow Emily on Instagram, Youtube and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Suzie on Instagram.Follow LOVB Omaha on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 14 is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and we're honoring the occasion by chatting with middle blocker Lauren Schad. From Rapid City, South Dakota, Lauren is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Tribe and celebrates her culture as much as possible, which can be difficult for long parts of the year as she has played professionally in France for six seasons. Despite the distance, Lauren has always felt support from the Indigenous community and gives back by hosting volleyball clinics or supporting organizations that raise awareness of the missing and murdered Indigenous women epidemic. From South Dakota to San Diego to continental Europe, Lauren has brought her culture to wherever she's lived. We're honored for her to share it with LOVB today. Topics include: Honoring the Cheyenne River Lakota Tribal tradition Finding volleyball through a layup College on the west coast Realizing that going pro is an option Overcoming isolation in her rookie year Growing the game in Native communities  Induction into the Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame Giving those who cannot speak the opportunity to do so Retiring from volleyball and rediscovering joy in volleyball Rug-making and textile work Follow Lauren on Instagram and Facebook. Her company, Wicahpi Rugs & Textiles, is also on Instagram and Facebook.  Resources mentioned: IllimiNative | Instagram Indigenous Intentions MMIUSA MMIWhoismissing | Instagram Reclaim Your Power Red House Project Red Ribbon Skirt Society  Seeding Sovereignty Seeing Red Urban Indigenous Collective Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when ticket sales, team info and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Growing up in Puerto Rico, Daly Santana was told that she could do everything she wanted to in volleyball. That mindset served the budding outside hitter well in her teenage years – especially when she joined the Puerto Rican National Team at age 16, and later on adapting to life at the University of Minnesota. Now, after a decade of pro competition, Daly has softened her approach…off the court, at least. Using summers to rest and recuperate have left her energized and ready to take the court again when LOVB Madison begins play this winter. Daly celebrates that and countless other ways her Puerto Rican heritage has supported her with host Tiffany Oshinsky as we begin another season of Serving Pancakes.  Topics include: Volleyball over music…for now Volleyball's place in Puerto Rico Getting to the U.S. for college Burnout and a much-needed break Bringing The Island to Minnesota Playing in Puerto Rico's first Olympics The Hispanic contribution to volleyball Passions outside of volleyball Excitement for LOVB and LOVB Madison Follow Daly on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Wilhite Parsons isn't the loudest person on the court. Being overly vocal just isn't in her nature, and she knows that. Sarah is, though, very self-assured, and she has a strong sense of who she is and what she wants from life. She's used that to great effect. From leading by example to meeting her future husband while in college, Sarah's been able to live her life according to her own faith and values while maintaining a professional career overseas. Now, with LOVB Madison, her career comes full-circle, and she'll end it by playing in front of the family and friends she treasures more than anything else. Discussion topics include: Breaking into volleyball Benefits of high-level club volleyball Finding her voice as a leader by example Meeting her future husband in college Having a support system overseas Kinships and cardsharps on Team USA Finally playing in Madison Sarah's Legacy Follow Sarah on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez  Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr Sound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Cuttino's volleyball journey has been full of transitions. As a child, she transitioned from basketball to volleyball. On the court, she's gone from middle hitter to outside hitter to opposite. After a move from Italy's pro league to Brazil's, she found faith and transitioned into a life of purpose. Now, Danielle's back in the U.S. and helping volleyball transition into the next major league as part of LOVB Atlanta. Listen as she talks through these periods of her life, playing college volleyball with her sister, and more with host Tiffany Oshinsky. Topics include: Discovering the right sport  Finding family at Purdue Moving on out(side) Beginning her pro career in Italy Moving to the right (side) Faith and purpose LOVB and Legacy Follow Danielle on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez  Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr Sound Designer: Cody Nelson Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A podium-worthy tandem of LOVB Houston middle blocker Amber Igiede and Olympic medalist Kim Hill recap the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for the U.S. National Team, who claimed silver after a loss to Italy in Sunday's finale. Amber, Kim and host Tiffany Oshinsky recap the two-week tournament for the U.S., congratulate deserved winners Italy, and look ahead to the inaugural League One Pro season, which will feature 10 silver medalists from Paris. Topics include: Assessing the U.S.' time in Paris The crowds are back! Italy: Worthy of gold One last check-in with Courtney Thompson Looking ahead to LOVB Follow Amber on Instagram.Follow Kim on Instagram. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Cody Nelson Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LOVB Austin Volleyball outside hitter Leah Hardeman relives and relishes in the amazing Olympic semifinal between the U.S. and Brazil. After recovering from the match, she and host Tiffany Oshinsky discuss Leah's introduction to volleyball and the importance of being in a predominantly Black club during her development as an athlete and as a Black woman. That experience growing up has inspired Leah to share those lessons and that love of volleyball herself as a coach and role model. Topics include: Initial reactions to USA/Brazil In-match adjustments and responses That fifth set mentality Game planning for Italy Watching LOVB teammates (and foes) in the Olympics Why Black representation in volleyball matters Being a role model for young athletes How volleyball keeps growing Goals for the upcoming LOVB season Follow Leah on Instagram and Facebook. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Cody Nelson Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got two interviews for you this time! First, host Tiffany Oshinsky checks in with Olympic bronze medalist and LOVB Head of Pro Integration Courtney Thompson, who's on the ground in Paris. The two chat about what it's like to be in Paris for the Olympics, what the arena feels like, and the U.S.' quarterfinal sweep of Poland, among other topics. Also, Audrey and Nicole Nourse, four-time NCAA beach champions at USC, join the show to talk about the Olympics – both indoor and beach – team chemistry when your partner is your twin sister, using volleyball to develop character, and how the two built their social media presence as the Beach Volleyball Twins.  Follow the Nourse twins together on Instagram and TikTok, or follow Audrey (Instagram) and Nicole (Instagram) separately.  Follow Courtney on Instagram and listen to her new podcast, Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Cody Nelson Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volleyball is a lifelong sport, and no one knows this better than our two guests today. After an outstanding career at the University of Texas, Juliann Faucette played professionally overseas but twice decided to pause her career to start and grow her family. She'll restart it again this winter as a member of LOVB Austin Volleyball. A former libero at Northwestern, Emily Ehman has remained in volleyball as a broadcaster, becoming the face of volleyball on the Big Ten Network and also working NCAA Division I Championships, Volleyball Nations League and other renowned tournaments. The two talk a life of volleyball, U.S. versus France, what to look for in the Olympic knockout stage, and more with host Tiffany Oshinsky. Topics include:  Juliann's progression as an athlete to athlete-mom The growth of volleyball U.S. vs. everybody Veterans

U.S. National Team and LOVB Austin Volleyball athletes Logan Eggleston and Asjia O'Neal were teammates at the University of Texas – successfully, too, winning the 2022 national title – and they'll reunite this winter as members of LOVB Austin Volleyball. The two friends sat down with host Tiffany Oshinsky to talk Texas volleyball, U.S. vs. Serbia, and more.  Topics include:  Budding Friendship at Texas Lowdown on Longhorn Volleyball College vs. international volleyball U.S.-Serbia breakdown Fine line between smart and aggressive Mentality of fighting until the end How Logan and Asjia watch U.S. matches Excitement for LOVB and LOVB Austin LOVB trivia Follow Logan on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Follow Asjia on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior Producer Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr Sound Designer: Max LorenzenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. National Team setters Carli Lloyd and Courtney Thompson join Tiffany to discuss the U.S.' comeback attempt that fell just short against China on Monday. The bronze medalists also reminisce about their Olympic experience together in Rio, how the team rebounded from a tough semifinal loss to earn a spot on the podium, and also test their knowledge about this year's U.S. squad. Topics include:  Carli and Courtney's Opening Ceremony memories Life for athletes at the Games First Match jitters on the biggest stage U.S. vs. China recap Using the double sub The Governor: Always a leader Setter Jordyn Poulter Game changers off the bench Key moments and key players Flashbacks to Rio Who Said That? Follow Carli on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Courtney on Instagram and listen to her new podcast, Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior ProducerExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifteen-year pro Jordan Larson is one of the most decorated American volleyball players of all time. And she's not done yet. The three-time Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, world champion and winner of 15 professional titles is back with Team USA to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. That's not all; this winter, The Governor will return to her home state of Nebraska to play with LOVB Omaha. From being a leader to establishing a Team USA culture to starting her coaching career, Jordan talks everything volleyball (and everything Nebraska) on the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Chapters include:  Staying home at Nebraska Becoming Governor Premonitions of being a pro Building a golden culture Jordan's development as a leader Golf and other hobbies The changing volleyball landscape in the U.S. Coming home with LOVB Omaha Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior Producer Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr Sound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justine Wong-Orantes has persevered through cuts, bench roles and more throughout her career, but she's overcome each obstacle en route to the top of the volleyball world. How did playing on the beach help this 5-6 former setter become Best Libero at the 2020 Olympic Ganes? Why did Justine pick up a volleyball in the first place? What future does the LOVB Omaha star see for the sport in the United States? She and Tiffany Oshinsky dive into that and more during episode four of Serving Pancakes.  Chapters include: Volleyball: a family affair The benefits of beach Different jersey color, same Justine Transitioning to to the international game Making (and making of) the 2020 Olympic team LOVB and legacy Follow Justine on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior Producer Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr Sound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposite hitter Annie Drews may have been a latecomer to volleyball, but that hasn't stopped her from a pro career that's sent her to Puerto Rico, Italy, Japan and more. The Elkhart, Indiana, native overcame that slow start to earn a spot on the U.S. National Team, and she powered the squad to the gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games. After yet another nudge along her path, she's coming home to play in front of family and friends with LOVB Madison Volleyball. Alongside host Tiffany Oshinsky, Annie reflects on her path from aspiring dancer to being part of the foundation of a new era in volleyball. Chapters include:  The growth spurt that helped Annie rediscover volleyball Being a late bloomer in the game Nudged toward a pro career Day-to-day as a professional athlete From Tokyo to the altar Mapping out the road to LOVB Follow Annie on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior ProducerExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic gold medalist and Best Setter at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Jordyn Poulter has been a member of the U.S. Women's National Team since 2018. She played professionally in Italy for four years and twice earned All-American honors at the University of Illinois. After making her second Olympic appearance at Paris 2024, Jordyn will lead LOVB Salt Lake once the season starts this winter. She and Tiffany Oshinsky discuss Jordyn's introduction to volleyball, experience winning gold with Team USA (and later losing it when someone stole the medal out of her car), and teaching herself to play piano while at Illinois.  Chapters include: Growing up with the game Returning to Illinois for college Poulter the self-taught pianist Intro to the national team and pro volleyball Winning the gold medal in Tokyo (and getting it stolen at home) “Gnarly” injury and lonely recovery Leaving a legacy through LOVB Follow Jordyn on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior ProducerExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Carlini is a setter for the U.S. Women's National Team and has played professional volleyball overseas for eight years. A three-time AVCA All-American at the University of Wisconsin, Carlini grew to love Madison, Wisconsin, and will lead LOVB Madison when League One Volleyball's inaugural season launches in late 2024. She and Tiffany Oshinsky discuss Lauren's volleyball career at Wisconsin and abroad, excitement over joining LOVB and LOVB Madison, affection for dogs – and, of course, pancakes – during the inaugural episode of Serving Pancakes.  Chapters include: Young Lauren's dreams and how she got into volleyball Introduction to the University of Wisconsin, its campus and the Madison community Beginning a pro career overseas Lauren's response to missing the Tokyo 2020 roster The close-knit relationships on Team USA Excitement about playing professional volleyball in the United States Lauren Carlini: Must LOVB dogs Lauren's Legacy Follow Lauren on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when tickets will go on sale, team info, venue announcements and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez is our Senior ProducerExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Max Lorenzen Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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